Re: Weller 12 flying off the shelves?

I can usually find Weller 12 without having to drive too far. I've actually been a little surprised the last few months when some has shown up at a couple of local stores near me, that have never stocked it before. One of these stores had two bottles on the shelf in a spot marked and priced as OWA. They came home with me. They must have realized their error, because the last time I stopped at that store, they had one bottle on the shelf marked as Weller 12. Slight difference in price too. I bought it anyway. What the heck. With what I had saved on the previous two bottles I bought, I still came out a little bit ahead.

Re: Weller 12 flying off the shelves?

I'm seeing more and more evidence that Chuck's analysis regarding the shortages of the Weller line being temporary was spot-on. Just 2 months ago it was near impossible to find a bottle of OWA here in Indy. I think I visited 20 or 30 stores before I found any.

Now it seems like the stores are loaded with it. I'm finding lots of it around. The one store in particular who checked with the distributor a few weeks ago and was told that they weren't making any more because those barrels were destined for PVW now has about 10 bottles of OWA on the shelf.

I spent quite a bit of time (and money) running around bunkering bottles of both W12 and OWA back a few months ago. In hindsight, it seems like it was a bit foolish on my part. I'm sure the areas where W12 is still scarce will be soon replenished.

Re: Weller 12 flying off the shelves?

Originally Posted by Phil T

Although I'm not a fan of W12 as a stand alone bourbon, I do buy it frequently for the SB blend. I have no problem picking it up in Indiana when I want it.

I like both WL12 and OWA on their own. However, I really like the SB blend. The two really complement each other well. I would match the flavor and enjoyment of the SB blend to almost any single bottle that I have had for the price of the two 750s that it takes to have the ingredients on hand.

Jack - I see nothing wrong with bunkering a little of what you like. I did the same as you. If nothing else, you may have bunkered it at a cheaper price than you will be able to find it in the future.